Managing Director
| Req Number: | PXHNVO |
| Location: | Sydney |
| Posted: | 7/16/2025 |
| Category: | Consumer : Consumer Products |
| Job Type: | Permanent |
Lead with Impact – Managing Director, Australia & New Zealand
An exciting opportunity to lead a market-dominant business and shape the future of a high-performing team. As a specialist in licensed consumer products for events and occasions, and a major supplier of Big W and Spotlight, this international organisation is looking to drive growth locally and expand across Asia.
We’re seeking a strategic and hands-on leader to take the helm of a respected brand known for its well-known licensed products, exceptional customer service, and strong retail partnerships across Australia and New Zealand. With a team of 80 and a network of over 1,000 retailers, this role offers the chance to influence commercial direction, operational excellence, and regional expansion.
Key Responsibilities:
• Set and execute the strategic direction for the business in alignment with global leadership.
• Lead day-to-day operations and drive profitable growth and consistent cash flow.
• Oversee financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance with statutory obligations.
• Identify and implement growth opportunities via partnerships.
• Develop and drive alternative go-to-market strategies, including omni-channel
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, licensors, suppliers, and partners.
• Lead and mentor the leadership team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Ensure IT systems and infrastructure support scalable business growth.
• Champion continuous improvement in efficiency, profitability, and customer satisfaction.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
• Proven success in executive leadership roles with full P&L responsibility.
• Experience in consumer products, retail, or celebrations industries.
• Proven experience in working with major retailers, particularly Big W and Spotlight, to strengthen commercial partnerships and drive retail growth.
• Strong commercial acumen and a hands-on approach to customer growth.
• Skilled in sales, marketing, product development, manufacturing in China, and finance.
• Strategic thinker with M&A and international business experience.
• Deep understanding of the Australian and New Zealand retail landscape.
• Strong operational, financial, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• A bachelor’s degree is required; an MBA or advanced degree is a plus.
How to Apply?
To express interest or request a confidential discussion, please submit your CV and relevant application documents before 1st August 2025, 11:59 pm, to the Korn Ferry Job Portal.
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Korn Ferry shall provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified candidates, and will refer candidates without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected basis.
